Highlights
- Discover the hidden history of Ginza with a local guide
- Explore the iconic Ginza 4-Chome Crossing and Wako Main Building
- Visit GINZA SIX and see contemporary architecture and art installations
- Learn about Kabuki at the Kabukiza Theatre and see its architecture
- Experience Ginza’s cultural depth at Kimuraya and Itoya
Description
Start your Ginza experience at Kabukiza Theatre, one of Tokyo’s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of traditional Japanese culture. Admire its distinctive architecture and learn about Kabuki, Japan’s traditional performing art, before beginning your shopping adventure.
Explore Ginza with a local guide through Japanese shopping, traditional craftsmanship, art, sweets, and local culture.
Discover a modern luxury shopping complex where Japanese and international brands come together with contemporary art and striking architecture. Your guide will introduce interesting stores and unique Japanese products that make great souvenirs and gifts.
Continue to a beautifully curated bookstore and cultural space where books, art, design, and Japanese culture come together. Browse unique publications, art books, lifestyle goods, and creative items while discovering contemporary Japanese design.
Next, discover a historic Japanese shop specializing in traditional incense, calligraphy supplies, and beautifully crafted goods. It offers a glimpse into traditional Japanese culture and is a great place to find authentic, easy-to-carry souvenirs.
Visit one of Japan’s most famous stationery stores and explore beautifully designed notebooks, pens, paper goods, and creative stationery. From practical everyday items to unique Japanese designs, discover why Japanese stationery is loved around the world.
You will also see one of Ginza’s most recognizable landmarks, famous for its elegant architecture and iconic clock tower, before heading to a prestigious Japanese department store.
Explore its depachika food hall, a highlight for food lovers. Discover beautifully presented Japanese sweets, seasonal delicacies, regional specialties, and gift-worthy treats. Your guide will introduce popular Japanese sweets and recommend options to try or take home.
For art lovers, visit a sophisticated contemporary art gallery located inside one of Ginza’s most elegant buildings. Depending on the exhibition, enjoy contemporary art in a unique architectural setting.
Throughout the tour, your guide will also introduce local shops and hidden gems that are easy to miss when exploring Ginza alone. Depending on your interests, discover Japanese crafts, souvenirs, stationery, sweets, fashion, lifestyle products, and other items that reflect Japanese design and culture.
Finally, head toward Yurakucho, next to Ginza, where your guide will introduce local restaurants and casual places to eat.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to shop for unique Japanese products, discover traditional craftsmanship, experience art, enjoy Japanese sweets, and find local shops and restaurants.
Rather than simply visiting famous landmarks, you’ll discover Ginza through the things you can see, buy, taste, and experience from traditional crafts and Japanese stationery to sweets, art, and local food.
Includes
Walking tour of Ginza
Local guide
Excludes
Foods and drinks
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
